Newsroom Managing Editor Digital & OTA
Manage Producers, Live Coverage, Graphics
and Newsroom Production Workflows
Traverse City, MI - Northern Lower Peninsula
Introduction
Solid broadcaster with an exceptional reputation for growth in one of the most beautiful areas to live in the United States is seeking a Newsroom Managing Editor who can embrace and lead digital news initiatives, production workflow and standards. Solid digital & OTA Newsroom workflow leadership experience required with an emphasis towards the future of Digital News. Someone who leads by example to maintain a newsroom that motivates and rewards employees.
This opportunity is for a news executive who is seeking career stability and security and an ideal lifestyle for you and or, your family.
Compensation
Six-figure salary; Company paid GTL, STD, LTD; Telecom Allowances; Life; Medical; Dental; Vision; 401K; FSA; PTO; Sick; & Paid Holidays
Position Summary
The Managing Editor leads producer performance, broadcast execution and the day-to-day coordination of newsroom resources. The role works closely with the News Director, who owns daily story assignments, and the Director of Audience Strategy, who leads the content team and sets audience priorities. Together with the News Director and Director of Audience Strategy, the Managing Editor is responsible for growing audience and engagement across digital platforms. The role also owns the look and feel of the broadcast shows, including graphics and coordination of technical needs with the Operations department.
Key Responsibilities
Producer and Newsroom Leadership
Lead, coach and hold the producer team accountable for accurate, compelling and well paced newscasts.
Translate the News Director's daily story assignments into clear producer, rundown, publishing and production plans.
Coordinate breaking-news and special-coverage execution, resolving operational issues quickly and keeping teams aligned. Digital audience growth and engagement
Share responsibility with the News Director and Director of Audience Strategy for growing audience and engagement across web, mobile, social, streaming and other digital platforms.
Support a publish-then-deepen workflow so verified information reaches audiences quickly and is updated as reporting develops
Ensure producers and newsroom teams plan content for the platforms where it will be most useful and engaging, rather than treating digital as an afterthought.
Digital Audience Growth and Engagement
Share responsibility with the News Director and Director of Audience Strategy for growing audience and engagement across web, mobile, social, streaming and other digital platforms.
Support a publish-then-deepen workflow so verified information reaches audiences quickly and is updated as reporting develops.
Ensure producers and newsroom teams plan content for the platforms where it will be most useful and engaging, rather than treating digital as an afterthought.
Use audience results and competitive performance to improve execution, presentation and distribution.
Broadcast Presentation and Technical Coordination
Own the overall look and feel of the broadcast shows, including visual consistency, pacing, presentation and use of graphics.
Oversee newsroom graphics and related systems, including templates and tools such as Tagboard.
Serve as the newsroom's day-to-day partner with the Operations department, coordinating technical needs and resolving in-show or recurring operational issues.
Work with Operations and Engineering on improvements that strengthen reliability, efficiency and the viewer experience.
Newsroom Resources and Projects
Route and evaluate requests from other leaders or departments for News or Lifestyle staff and resources, including promotional and advertising requests.
Confirm capacity, ownership and timing before commitments are made, coordinating with the News Director and Director of Audience Strategy as needed.
Lead the operational planning and execution of major projects, special programming, elections, investigations and community initiatives.
Improve workflows, handoffs and accountability while avoiding unnecessary process or bureaucracy.
Required Experience
Five or more years of progressively responsible newsroom, editorial production experience in a multi-platform content environment.
Experience leading producers, newscasts, daily coverage or complex editorial projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong editorial judgment and working knowledge of journalistic standards and media law.
Demonstrated ability to lead digital-first coverage and improve audience-focused execution across platforms.
Working knowledge of newsroom graphics, production systems, content-management systems and social publishing tools.
Strong communication, coaching, decision-making, conflict-management and organizational skills.
Resume Submission
Tony Filson
Officer in Charge of Search
Filcro Media Staffing
U.S. News & Journalism Group
Resume Submission Link for this Managing Editor role. Please note that resumes should be in chronological order. A brief cover letter, is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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